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FILIPINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN WIESBADEN BRINGS FESTIVE MOOD DURING ANNUAL BARRIO FIESTA CELEBRATION
The annual celebration of the Barrio Fiesta organized by the Filipino Catholic Community in Wiesbaden started with a Thanksgiving Mass celebrated by Rev. Father Francis Ofrancia in St. Andreas Church.
This was followed by a cultural program featuring song and dance numbers from Filipino and German performers, as well as drawing of tombola prizes, the proceeds of which will go to charity projects in the Philippines.
Filipino Community Leader Mr. Tony Naluz welcomed regular guests and newcomers from the communities of Bad Homburg, Frankfurt, Limburg and Wetzlar who travelled to Wiesbaden for the barrio fiesta event to enjoy the wide array of Filipino food and products.
In his welcome message, Deputy Consul General Rogelio Villanueva, Jr. noted that the barrio fiesta celebrations highlight the unity, faith and bayanihan spirit of Filipinos in Germany. END
UP CONCERT CHORUS SHOWS OFF WINNING PERFORMANCE DURING MUSIKADASIG CONCERT IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY
The multi-awarded University of the Philippines (UP) Concert Chorus culminated its month-long International Goodwill Cultural Concert Tour in Europe with a spectacular performance in Frankfurt, Germany.
The UP Concert Chorus or Korus held its MusiKADASIG concert and serenaded the Filipino-German community in St. Ignatius Church after the Filipino Mass celebrated by Rev. Father Francis Ofrancia. The Korus also served as choir during the Mass.
The choral group showed off their world-class singing talent with a medley of English and Filipino songs featuring pieces that won them four major awards including two gold medals in the recently concluded Musica Orbis Prague Festival participated in by 16 countries.
Frankfurt is the last stop of the Korus before they return to the Philippines on 16 July after performing in the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Germany.
In Germany, the Korus performed in Cologne, Bonn, Wiesbaden, Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt and other communities.
Deputy Consul General Rogelio Villanueva, Jr. thanked the members of the Korus led by their conductor Prof. Dr. Janet Sabas-Aracama for making our country proud and bringing the rich choral tradition and Filipino excellence in music and the arts to Germany and Europe in general.
He also thanked the Filipino Catholic Community in Frankfurt for their generous support and Filipino families for hosting the members of the Korus and welcoming them into their homes.
Prof. Aracama conveyed the group’s gratitude to Father Francis for making it possible to hold the concert in St. Ignatius Church and for praying for their safe trip back home. END
WORLD-CLASS FILIPINO PERFORMERS MESMERIZE 15,000 FESTIVAL-GOERS AT INDEPENDENCE DAY/UBE FIESTA CELEBRATIONS IN WIESBADEN
15 June 2024 – World-class Filipino performers, including The Voice Germany’s Joy Esquivias and Juan Geck, mesmerized a crowd of 15,000 attendees at the Independence Day and Ube Fiesta celebrations, showcasing their talent and captivating the audience with their dazzling performances. The ube-themed event, marked by various vibrant cultural displays and spirited celebrations, underscored the unity within the Filipino community in Germany and their multifaceted nature, showcasing their ability to blend tradition with contemporary artistry and creating a shared cultural experience that resonated with all attendees.
Notable among the performances were dynamic showcases of Ube-themed songs and dances that beautifully illustrated the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. The acts, performed by Filipino religious groups, cultural ensembles, and music bands, and guest performer UP Concert Chorus captivated the audience with their creativity and authenticity. Meanwhile, talented healthcare workers and young Filipino-Germans entertained the crowd with pop and comedic performances, demonstrating the diversity of Filipino talent beyond their professional contributions.
The celebration maintained a lively party mood until the end, with talented Filipino bands singing Original Pilipino Music (OPM), creating a nostalgic and festive atmosphere that provided a joyful break from the daily grind. It also portrayed Filipinos as fun-loving and talented individuals who contribute significantly to German society. Their impact is felt not only in the healthcare sector but also in the vibrant world of entertainment, enriching the cultural exchange between the Philippines and Germany.
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE‘s LITERARY SHOWCASE AT THE UBE FIESTA IGNITES ‘CULTURE OF READING’ AS THE PH PREPARES FOR GUEST OF HONOR STATUS AT THE 2025 FRANKFURT BUCHMESSE
15 June 2024 – At the Ube Fiesta, the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt promoted a ‘culture of reading’ and the transformative power of Filipino literature among festival-goers. The “Books Philippines” booth featured a diverse array of Philippine literature, including works by Filipino authors based in Germany and Europe, fostering inclusivity and elevating their status in the global literary scene. The initiative not only prepares for the Philippines’ Guest of Honor status at Frankfurt Buchmesse 2025 but also underscores the cultural richness and creative depth of Philippine literature, setting the stage for international recognition and growth in the publishing industry. The effort also aims to gather awareness and support among Filipinos in Germany, encouraging them to embrace and celebrate their rich Filipino literary heritage.
FILIPINO AUTHORS TICKLE IMAGINATION OF UBE FIESTA-GOERS AS THEY PRESENT THEIR LITERARY WORKS ON STAGE
15 June 2024 – The Ube Fiesta in Wiesbaden provided a vital stage for Filipino authors and poets based in Germany/Europe to captivate attendees with their literary works, stirring their imagination. It highlighted the profound power of Philippine literature while supporting Filipino authors in preparation for the Philippines’ Guest of Honor status at the Frankfurt Buchmesse 2025. By garnering support from both Filipino and German audiences, the literary part of the event is aimed at cultivating a ‘culture of reading’ among the Filipino-German community and revolutionizing their reading habits with Filipino-authored books in order to uplift Filipino literature on a global status, enriching literary perspectives worldwide.
Among the authors who presented their books both on stage and on Philippine Literary Circle Europe booth were Andreas Schmidt (Common Diversities), Al Joseph Lumen (Auslander), Doris Reyes Polo (Tala at Tula), Netherlands-based Ma. Ophelia Butalid (Chasing Windmills) and German author of Filipino-themed culinary books Saskia Zimmerman (Sarap Sarap & Salu-salo: Food Stories and People).
CONSUL GENERAL MARIE YVETTE BANZON ABALOS URGES FILIPINOS IN GERMANY TO EMBRACE THE PURPLE GEM OF FILIPINO CULTURE
15 June 2024 – Speaking before some 15,000 Ube Fiesta-goers, Consul General Marie Yvette Bannzon Abalos highlighted the cultural significance of Ube, the distinctive purple yam that resonates deeply in Filipino culture. Present at every significant occasion, Ube symbolizes the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines, and the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt’s efforts are dedicated to showcasing its unique flavors and cultural importance. Through the Ube Fiesta in Germany and by celebrating Ube as a cherished symbol of Filipino tradition, the Consulate’s initiatives aim to enhance global recognition and appreciation of Ube, solidifying its status as a beloved culinary treasure of the Philippines.
PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURE UNDERSECRETARY ALVIN JOHN BALAGBAG GRACES UBE FIESTA, OBSERVES GROWING DEMAND FOR UBE IN GERMANY
15 June 2024 – Consul General Ivy Banzon Abalos welcomed Department of Agriculture Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Alvin John Balagbag at the Ube Fiesta and took the opportunity to show him the increasing demand for Ube in Germany evident at the event. She expressed the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt’s readiness to collaborate closely with the Department of Agriculture to boost ube’s growth and recognition in Germany, supporting Filipino agripreneurs in entering European markets with sustainable agricultural products like ube, a rising star in Philippine agriculture exports.
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